Pell City, Alabama
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Pell City faces a critical environmental hazard score of 10.0. The EDEN AL NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRAIN DERAILMENT site is only 1.8 miles away. This site contains hazardous substances from a past train crash. These chemicals can seep into the ground or travel through water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about local soil and well water. High hazard scores suggest that pollution could affect the air you breathe or the land where children play.
Action Required
Residents must take immediate steps to secure their living environment and advocate for local cleanup. Contact the Friends Of Big Canoe Creek-The to learn about local water quality monitoring and conservation efforts in the Pell City area. For those in subsidized or public housing concerned about environmental safety standards, contact HUD at 1-800-569-4287 for assistance and inspection requests. Engaging with the Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation Foundation can provide additional resources regarding land safety. Proactive communication with these organizations ensures your household remains informed about ongoing site remediation and local health impacts.
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
This report is generated from publicly available government data and does not constitute legal or medical advice. For current site-specific information, visit EPA Superfund.